Dr. Kewen Van Rensburg

Kewen Van Rensburg is a South African clinician-researcher focused on trauma and emergency surgery, with work rooted in high-acuity public hospital settings. Affiliated with a tertiary and Level 1 trauma centre, the research addresses pressing surgical challenges in resource-constrained environments, particularly vascular and neurotrauma.

Published studies examine outcomes of popliteal artery injuries and paediatric traumatic brain injury. This work highlights delays in referral and intervention, evaluates the limitations of established scoring systems in local contexts, and emphasizes limb salvage strategies despite prolonged ischaemia. In paediatric TBI, research explores epidemiology, injury mechanisms, resource use, and prevention targets within vulnerable communities.

Across a limited but focused publication record, contributions demonstrate strength in retrospective clinical analysis, health systems insight, and context-specific guideline evaluation. The scholarship advances understanding of trauma care delivery in South Africa and supports evidence-based improvements in triage, prevention, and surgical decision-making.